blend
noun
1. an occurrence of thorough mixing
Definition categories: event, mix, mixture
2. a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
- `smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'
Similar word(s): portmanteau
Definition categories: communication, coinage, neologism, neology
3. the act of blending components together thoroughly
Similar word(s): blending
Definition categories: act, combination, combining, compounding
Sentences with blend as a noun:
- Their music has been described as a blend of jazz and heavy metal.
- Our department has a good blend of experienced workers and young promise.
- The word brunch is a blend of the words breakfast and lunch.
verb
1. combine into one
- blend the nuts and raisins together
- he blends in with the crowd
Similar word(s): immingle, intermingle, intermix
Definition categories: contact, amalgamate, commix, mingle, mix, unify
2. blend or harmonize
- This flavor will blend with those in your dish
Similar word(s): go
Definition categories: stative, accord, agree, concord, consort, harmonise, harmonize
3. mix together different elements
- The colors blend well
Similar word(s): coalesce, combine, commingle, conflate, flux, fuse, immix, meld, merge, mix
Definition categories: change
Sentences with blend as a verb:
- To make hummus you need to blend chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.